President Donald Trump granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive, after he was convicted of defrauding thousands of victims in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile, 59, was granted clemency just a few days into his seven-year prison sentence, according to The New York Times. Well, dear reader, don’t you just know he had suffered enough!
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Last week Trump called some women reporters “piggy,” “ugly” and “stupid.” Maybe he can top that this week! Stay tuned! YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER IS APPRECIATED!
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In case you think that Trump’s acceptance of gifts bribes from foreign governments is common, consider this: Until Donald Trump, no U.S. president had ever yielded to royal temptations from abroad. But in his second term, Trump has discarded that old inhibition in its totality. Since 2022, the Trump family has been promised hundreds of millions of dollars—in the form of investments, real-estate licensing deals, even an airplane—from Gulf monarchies and the business entities they control. — But they don’t want anything in return, right? Right?
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Children’s playground in Gaza
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Useless Fact of the Day: Elvis didn’t write any of the songs he performed, despite recording over 600 songs throughout his career.
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In a surprising departure from decades of settled law, the Trump Justice Department is making the argument that the anti-discrimination provision of the 1964 Civil Rights Act doesn’t apply to federal workers. – Well, we have to make it easier to root out Dems from government, right?
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New Orleans. Expected DHS surge may target another Democrat-led city.
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And in ref. to the “kill all” boat attack: Killing survivors of a destroyed vessel is literally an example of a war crime in the U.S. Department of Defense Law of War Manual. “For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal,” the manual reads.
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Trump is having a cabinet meeting now (Tuesday). As his norm, they begin by going around the table, with each person saying how great Trump is. Never seen that before him. One even said thanks for keeping hurricanes away. Normally I would assume that was a joke, but not with this bunch. Follow up: T fell asleep three times during the meeting.
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Even I thought this was a joke at first: Trump Late-Night Posting Spree Included Guarantee Obama Will Face Military Tribunal (for treason!) – Huffpost – What did he do, Donald?
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If I understand this:
From CBS: Michael and Susan Dell to fund “Trump accounts” by giving $250 apiece to 25 million U.S. kids. Well, if they call them “Trump” accounts, it doesn’t mean it’s an attempt to get votes, is it? Remember when Bush gave money away? Same bribe attempt. Might work again, too . . .
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In the “This Would Be a Good Thing but Republicans Will Vote It Down” Dept.:
Washington CBS — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on Tuesday followed through on a monthslong threat to try to force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks. And she is a Republican!
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Is the “GenZ Stare” really a thing? I think they have that look because they have no idea what you are talking about. It reminds me of an interview years ago wherein a young man was asked a question about history; he didn’t know the answer but said it didn’t matter because it happened before he was born. Our future leaders!
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There is a growing concern about colleges giving extra time on tests due to “special” students. Many of these are autistic. There is a wealthy suburb of New York City wherein the majority of students are considered autistic and given extra time on their SAT’s. Maybe those parents use the same doctors as Trump? You know, “bone spurs” heh heh.
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Quote to Remember: “Who gives a fuck about Christmas stuff and decoration?” – Melania Trump, in 2018.
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A short but accurate message about trains:
We’ve provided a blank check to highway infrastructure and airports, while gutting Amtrak, and wonder why more Americans don’t take the train. – If we build it (better passenger train system) they will come. – Me.
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OK, the boat killings mean more to me than most.
This: The second strike killed two survivors clinging to the burning wreckage of the boat, which Democrats and military experts have called a possible war crime. Hegseth said on Tuesday that he watched the boat strike on a live video feed but didn’t stay for the entire event. He said U.S. Navy Admiral Frank Bradley made the call to “sink the boat and eliminate the threat.” Wow, those two guys were a direct threat to the security of the United States! And while swimming, shirtless, with no weapons, clinging onto the wreckage! And yet, our president and Sec. of Defense knew nothing about a second strike.
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McDonald’s once tried making bubble gum-flavored broccoli.
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Before Maine became the 23rd state in 1820, it was a part of Massachusetts.
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One thing that Amazon, UberEATS, Walmart and Door dash have in common – they are all starting or experimenting with drone delivery! Even food!
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What is it with college coaches quitting and signing with another school while their team (like Ol’ Miss in football this year) is going on to the championship playoffs? I remember a basketball coach at Michigan did that years ago – he signed with another school and was immediately let go by Michigan. “His kids” went on to win a national championship. And no, the coach never won that with his new school. But I suppose he got more money.
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Paddleboarding: Modern standup paddleboarding (SUP) was pioneered by surf instructors in 1940s Waikiki to get a better view of students and incoming swells, so it was mostly a wave-riding sport until the 2000s. Now even dogs do that; and near us is a group of surfing goats. Yes, really.
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Gotta Love It Dept.: Costco is poking the Trump bear. During a presidential term largely marked by Corporate America’s acquiescence, Costco’s decision to sue the administration over tariffs was shocking. – What the R’s won’t say is that T has no authority to change tariffs.
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You Knew This Would Happen Dept.: Mike Johnson Immediately Swears in Republican After Waiting 50 Days to Swear in Democrat
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IMHO: there is no such thing as a “conservative Democrat.” Or a “compassionate Republican.”
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No income tax! Yeah! Wait: President Trump is floating an idea that could appeal to millions of budget-strained households: using tariff revenue to reduce, or even eliminate, the federal individual income tax. But tax experts are skeptical that import taxes could completely replace income tax, and they say a reduction in income taxes would largely benefit the nation’s top earners. – Oh, we should have known.
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Blast from the past:
The last president to balance the federal budget was Bill Clinton, whose administration achieved budget surpluses for four consecutive years, from fiscal year 1998 to 2001. This period marked the first time in more than 70 years that the U.S. had seen four straight years of surpluses.
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Odd football fact for ya: No NFL Game Has Ever Ended in a Score of 36–23 – Wonder what kind of betting line you might get on that happening?
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Today (Sunday) is the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. If I recall, after that we declared war on Japan, but not Germany (not yet). Germany declared war on us soon after, and we reciprocated. Many German soldiers were not happy that Hitler did that. They hoped we would stay out of Europe. Some thought we might enter the war with them, as they knew we had fought the British twice before.
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I’ll say it again – I hate it getting dark so early — about 5:00 p.m. By 8:00 or so, I feel like I should be getting ready for bed, because it has been dark for so long! But if I did that, I would be wide awake by 5:00 a.m. and that ain’t gonna happen!
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Y’all take care now, heah?
Kev
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